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T.LY alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave T.LY: simpler analytics than bigger platforms, and few enterprise and compliance features. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces T.LY, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bitly currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Bitly logoBitlyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 566.5
2Short.io logoShort.ioFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 562.6
3Kutt logoKuttOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted, Browser extension4 of 457.2
4Cuttly logoCuttlyFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 455.3
5TinyURL logoTinyURLFree plan + paidNoWeb, Browser extension0 of 049.1
  1. Bitly logo

    1. BitlyTop pick

    Best for: Marketing teams that want a trusted, widely recognised short-link and QR code platform

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from T.LY

    More recognised links and deeper marketing features.

    Pros

    • Recognisable, trusted short links
    • Dynamic QR codes and link-in-bio in the same account
    • Mature API and integrations

    Cons

    • Free plan is very limited and shows ads
    • Monthly volume caps on paid plans
    • Costs climb steeply for higher tiers
    Visit Bitly Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bitly a good T.LY alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    5 links/month, with ads
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bitly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Core plan
    $10/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bitly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    $29/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bitly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $199/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bitly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Shopify, Canva, HubSpot and more
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bitly.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Short.io logo

    2. Short.io

    Best for: Small businesses that want branded short links on their own domains without paying much

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from T.LY

    Also inexpensive, with custom domains even on the free plan.

    Pros

    • Custom domains on the free plan
    • Low-cost entry paid plan
    • Deep links, targeting and A/B redirects

    Cons

    • Interface is functional rather than polished
    • Advanced security features only on higher tiers
    • Tracked-click caps on lower plans
    Visit Short.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Short.io a good T.LY alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    5 custom domains, 1,000 branded links
    Checked Oct 25, 2026short.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Hobby plan
    $5/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026short.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $18/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026short.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $48/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026short.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    1.2 million+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026short.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Kutt logo

    3. Kutt

    Best for: Developers who want a modern, self-hostable shortener with custom domains and an API

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from T.LY

    Open source and free, with an API and custom domains.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Clean modern interface
    • Free custom domains and an API
    • Hosted instance or self-host with Docker

    Cons

    • Volunteer-run with no support guarantees
    • Limited team and marketing features
    • Old kutt.it domain is unofficial, which confuses users
    Visit Kutt Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kutt a good T.LY alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom domains
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kutt.to(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kutt.to(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kutt.to(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Cuttly logo

    4. Cuttly

    Best for: Small businesses that want short links, QR codes, bio pages and surveys in one cheap tool

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from T.LY

    Adds surveys and link-in-bio to cheap short links.

    Pros

    • Short links, QR codes, link-in-bio and surveys together
    • Branded domain on the free plan
    • Affordable paid tiers

    Cons

    • Busy interface
    • Tight free-tier and API limits
    • Only 30 days of analytics history on lower plans
    Visit Cuttly Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cuttly a good T.LY alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    30 short links/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cutt.ly(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter plan
    $12/month or $132/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cutt.ly(opens source in a new tab)
    Single plan
    $25/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cutt.ly(opens source in a new tab)
    Features
    Links, QR codes, link in bio, surveys
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cutt.ly(opens source in a new tab)
  5. TinyURL logo

    5. TinyURL

    Best for: Anyone who needs a quick short link without signing up

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    49.1

    score / 100

    Why switch from T.LY

    The classic free shortener for quick links.

    Pros

    • Shorten links instantly without an account
    • Custom aliases on the free tier
    • Long track record

    Cons

    • Analytics and branding need a paid plan
    • Smaller integration ecosystem than Bitly
    • Generic short domains can trigger spam filters
    Visit TinyURL Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is TinyURL a good T.LY alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

The best T.LY alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Bitly logo

Best T.LY alternative for most people

Bitly

More recognised links and deeper marketing features.

Kutt logo

Best T.LY alternative for a free option

Kutt

Open source and free, with an API and custom domains.

Short.io logo

Best T.LY alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Short.io

Also inexpensive, with custom domains even on the free plan.

Kutt logo

Best T.LY alternative for open source

Kutt

Open source and free, with an API and custom domains.

Kutt logo

Best T.LY alternative for self-hosting

Kutt

Open source and free, with an API and custom domains.

Bitly logo

Best T.LY alternative for iPhone and Android

Bitly

More recognised links and deeper marketing features.

Cuttly logo

Best T.LY alternative for working in the browser

Cuttly

Adds surveys and link-in-bio to cheap short links.

T.LY alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to T.LY?

Bitly ranks first right now. More recognised links and deeper marketing features. Short.io and Kutt follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to T.LY?

Yes. Bitly (free plan + paid), Short.io (free plan + paid), Kutt (open source) and Cuttly (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to T.LY?

Yes: Kutt. Kutt can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from T.LY?

The complaints we hear most: simpler analytics than bigger platforms; few enterprise and compliance features; trial is only five days.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces T.LY, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.